When taking the pulse of an infant, the nurse notices that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular. The nurse realizes that his rate is
a. Normal for an infant.
b. The proper rate for a toddler.
c. Too slow for an infant.
d. The same as that of a normal adult.
A
The normal rate for an infant is 120 to 160 beats/min. The rate obtained (145 beats/min) is within the normal range for an infant. The normal rate for a toddler is between 90 and 140 beats/min. The normal rate for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats/min.
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